The Tennessee Aquarium recently hosted author, blogger and naturalist David Mizejewski – the voice of the National Wildlife Federation – in Chattanooga to promote the benefits of outdoor play and environment-based activities such as the aquarium’s Spring Break Keeper Kids program.

Keeper Kids, a behind-the-scenes adventure for kids ages 6 and older, offers opportunities to explore the inner-workings of the aquarium with staff members. Read More: http://www.youroutdoorfamily.com

Jenni Frankenberg Veal is a freelance writer and naturalist who spent her childhood playing in creeks and meadows, which fostered her appreciation for the natural world today. When she is not busy playing outside with her daughters, she writes about outdoor wonder in the southeastern United States on her blog at www.YourOutdoorFamily.com.